Enrollment
157
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minot Afb, ND
Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381303000444
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Minot Afb · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Middle School has class sizes near the North Dakota median. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Minot Afb, ND.
School address
District: Minot 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381303000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 North Dakota avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memorial Middle School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial Middle School
Memorial Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Minot Afb, North Dakota, enrolling 157 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Dakota median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the North Dakota average.
With 157 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Dakota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 498 scored North Dakota schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students) and Central Campus School (1,085 students) alongside Memorial Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Memorial Middle School compares
Memorial Middle School on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 85% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Memorial Middle School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minot 1, which includes Memorial Middle School.
$15,116
Per student
-18%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 55.5%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic City Campus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Campus School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Erik Ramstad Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Hill Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Hoeven Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,086
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minot Afb, ND.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Middle School?
4.2% of students at Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Middle School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Minot Afb, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial Middle School rank among public schools in Minot Afb?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Minot Afb, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Minot Afb on the city page.
Is Memorial Middle School a good school?
Memorial Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Dakota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Minot 1?
Besides Memorial Middle School, Minot 1 also operates Magic City Campus High School (1,086 students), Central Campus School (1,085 students), and Erik Ramstad Middle School (584 students). See the Minot 1 district page for the complete list.
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